SOP's - VFR

[gwelo shamwari]

Curious how different operators/crews perform procedures.

Someone asked these questions internally where I work with very little response so I thought I would ask it here.

Please answer the following as you see fit… if you have personal reasons for doing something a certain way… please add that as well. Some of the questions may seem redundant, but they do serve purpose.

Multi Crew VFR Operations – CAT B

What calls are the PF responsible for?

What calls are the PM responsible for?

What is a good hover height (S76)?

What is VTOS in the S76 series?

Should we call VBROC/Vy (use the term VBroc or Vy)?

What speed should the gear be retracted?

What altitude should the gear be retracted?

Should the search light be on in Cruise flight?

What speed should the gear be extended at?

At what distance/time out should the Pre-Landing check be complete?

Who performs the approach at your destination?

Who manipulates the Brakes and Throttles? (PM or PF)

Who gets out and guides the passengers? (PIC/SIC or Left/Right Seat)

Who fuels the aircraft if a fuel stop is necessary? (PIC/SIC or Left/Right Seat)

Who does the Take-off from a platform? (PIC or SIC)

Airspeed-Over-Altitude or Altitude-Over-Airspeed Take-off (Cat B)?

[Canuck Guy]

What calls are the PF responsible for?

The ones outlined in the SOP's :}


What is a good hover height (S76)?

Whatever you're comfortable with, keeping in mind the low hanging tail. Three foot wheel height is nice IMO.

What is VTOS in the S76 series?
52 Kts in the A at least, not sure if others are different.

Should we call VBROC/Vy

No need if VFR, but call it if you want to. Nothing wrong with that.

What speed should the gear be retracted?

Vne gear down is 130 Kts I think, should be up well before that. Vtoss is a nice easy target for gear up.

What altitude should the gear be retracted?

Common altitudes are 100' AGL day VFR, or 400' IFR or night.

Should the search light be on in Cruise flight?

Keep it on if you want, but don't move it unless below say 100 kts or you'll wear out the gears that drive it.

What speed should the gear be extended at?

Common speed is 100 Kts


At what distance/time out should the Pre-Landing check be complete?


Before you land. Sorry couldn't resist! But honestly the pre landing checks should be done well before LDP. Once you drop the gear it takes just a few seconds to bang of the checks... tons of time.


Who performs the approach at your destination?


The PF


Who manipulates the Brakes and Throttles? (PM or PF)


The PF, except in emergencies that call for inflight throttle manipulation, then it's the PNF's job.


Who gets out and guides the passengers?

Left seat pilot


Who fuels the aircraft if a fuel stop is necessary?

Left seat pilot


Who does the Take-off from a platform?

PF (right seat)

Good topic, should be interesting to see what others say.

[helimutt]

VFR Procedures
Curious how different operators/crews perform procedures.

Someone asked these questions internally where I work with very little response so I thought I would ask it here.

Please answer the following as you see fit… if you have personal reasons for doing something a certain way… please add that as well. Some of the questions may seem redundant, but they do serve purpose.

Multi Crew VFR Operations – CAT B

What calls are the PF responsible for?
see checklist for a/c but a quick list would be:-
post start, departures, before take offs, after take offs, cruise/climb, initial approach, before landings
What calls are the PM responsible for?
see checklist, challenge / response
What is a good hover height (S76)?
5-10'
What is VTOS in the S76 series?
What do you want it to be? 40-75kts



Should we call VBROC/Vy (use the term VBroc or Vy)?
What do you prefer?

What speed should the gear be retracted?
Below 130kts, door gear limitation

What altitude should the gear be retracted?
???

Should the search light be on in Cruise flight?
It can be.

What speed should the gear be extended at?
Below 130kts

At what distance/time out should the Pre-Landing check be complete?
No set distance
Who performs the approach at your destination?
PF?? Not sure of the question

Who manipulates the Brakes and Throttles? (PM or PF)
Throttles, No-one on the 76 whilst flying. Brakes, PF

Who gets out and guides the passengers? (PIC/SIC or Left/Right Seat)
LHS

Who fuels the aircraft if a fuel stop is necessary? (PIC/SIC or Left/Right Seat)
LHS usually monitors the fuelling if necessary
Who does the Take-off from a platform? (PIC or SIC)
PF. Depends on who is best suited for siting of obstacles etc.

[gwelo shamwari]

Thanks to those that have posted so far, this is exactly what I was hoping for.
I hope to read more good opinions.